Hako Noodle Bar
(Trinity Bellwoods)
- Brothless soba bowls near Trinity Bellwoods, rich and saucy, with vinegar and chili oil on the side. The deluxe is the one to order.
japanese, noodles
The Old York Tavern
(King West)
- Quaint neighbourhood tavern, offering small plates, brunch & dinner.
bistro
Madras Masala
(Koreatown)
- This modest South Indian restaurant serves dishes such as dosas & curries plus Indian-Chinese fare.
indian
Rasa
(Harbord Village)
- Global-inspired snacks & entrees in a sleek, dark space from food-truck mavens The Food Dudes.
fusion
Som Tum Jinda Gerrard St.
(Downtown)
- Isaan-style Thai near Church and Gerrard, with papaya salads and a seafood tom yum hot pot that brings real heat.
thai
El Rey Mezcal Bar
(Kensington Market)
- This tiny bar with a warm wood decor offers a variety of mezcals plus small plates of Mexican eats.
mexican, cocktail
Rikki Tikki
(Kensington Market)
- Modern Indian in Kensington Market with a big front patio, creative samosas, and an excellent mango lassi.
indian
Sunnys Chinese
(Kensington Market)
- Playful Chinese-Canadian cooking in Kensington Market and a Bib Gourmand pick. The Hong Kong-style sesame French toast is the signature.
chinese
Campechano Adelaide
(King West)
- Tacos & quesadillas boasting housemade tortillas, plus drinks, served in a laid-back, bright space.
mexican
Aloette Restaurant
(Queen West)
- Evoking a chic diner, this narrow eatery serves elevated comfort dishes plus French staples.
diner, french
Bar Goa Toronto
(Financial District)
- Polished Indian near King and Church with Goan touches, pani puri, and strong cocktails.
indian, cocktail
Edulis Restaurant
(King West)
- Cozy locale with a seasonal menu of wild & foraged foods used to create elevated Canadian dishes.
tasting menu, fine dining
Dad's Breakfast & Coffee
(Dundas West)
- Dundas West breakfast sandwich counter. The Dad's 48 with sausage, egg, and cheese is the move.
sandwich
Imanishi Sando Bar
(Dundas West)
- Tiny sando counter from the Imanishi Japanese Kitchen team, tucked away on Brock Avenue. The aji (mackerel) and ebi tempura sandos are the picks.
japanese, sandwich
Imanishi Japanese Kitchen
(Dundas West)
- Homestyle Japanese dishes served in an exposed-brick space with an easygoing atmosphere.
japanese
Ama Ko Momo
(Parkdale)
- Nepali kitchen in Parkdale for jhol momo in spicy soup, laping, and sel roti.
momo
Mozy's
(Liberty Village)
- Liberty Village rotisserie chicken counter, well brined and juicy enough to skip the sauce.
chicken
Loga's Corner
(Parkdale)
- No-frills Parkdale Tibetan spot known for excellent beef steamed momos.
momo
Linny's Luncheonette
(Ossington)
- Counter-service sibling of Linny's on Ossington for hot pastrami sandwiches and Reubens.
sandwich
Linny’s
(Ossington)
- Stylish Ossington steakhouse with a deli streak: excellent steaks (the Romanian is the sleeper) and house pastrami.
steak
Côte de Bœuf
(Ossington)
- Small, warm stop for farm-sourced meats, French-inspired cheeses plus oysters, wine & beer.
french
Bernhardt's
(Trinity Bellwoods)
- Warm Dovercourt restaurant built around rotisserie chicken, roast potatoes, and local vegetables, with a smart wine list.
chicken, bistro
The Lunch Lady of Saigon
(Ossington)
- Ossington restaurant honoring Saigon's famous street vendor, with a rotating lineup of noodle soups. A 2026 Bib Gourmand.
noodles, vietnamese
Dreyfus
(Harbord Village)
- Set in a brick row house, this snug & stylish French eatery serves homey meals & natural wines.
french, wine bar
Swatow Restaurant
(Chinatown)
- Traditional Chinese cuisine is served at this modestly decorated but popular fixture.
chinese
Zabardast Hyderabadi Biryani
(Harbourfront)
- Hyderabadi biryani counter on the Harbourfront, with fragrant dum biryani at good prices.
indian
Maya Bay Thai
(Cabbagetown)
- Cabbagetown Thai with generous curries (green, massaman) and a friendly room.
thai
Manita Rosedale
(Rosedale)
- Cozy Rosedale cafe and restaurant on Yonge with a beef dip, oxtail marmalade, and great fries. Book ahead.
sandwich, bistro
Joso's
(Yorkville)
- Upscale seafood eatery with a unique, colourful interior inspired by the Dalmation coast.
seafood
Golden Horseshoe Barbecue
(Seaton Village)
- Texas-style barbecue in Seaton Village from mother-son duo Doris and Andrew Golden: buttery brisket, turkey, sausage, and real sides. A 2026 Bib Gourmand.
bbq
Dotty's
(Junction Triangle)
- Neighborhood bistro near the Junction Triangle with a great burger and malt-vinegar fries. Expect a wait on weekends.
burger, bistro
The Wood Owl
(Danforth)
- Intimate Danforth bistro worth booking ahead, with a standout steak tartare.
bistro
The Indian Kitchen
(North Toronto)
- North Toronto spot for biryani, dosa, and samosas, with warm service.
indian
One2Snacks
(Scarborough)
- Cash-only Malaysian kitchen in a Scarborough plaza with excellent curry laksa. Expect a long wait on weekends.
malaysian
Nian Yi Kuai Zi
(Scarborough)
- Bold, fiery Sichuan street-style cooking in Scarborough, not for the faint of heart.
chinese
Avani Asian Indian Bistro
(Mississauga)
- Contemporary South Asian fusion fare in a polished, airy space.
indian
Guru Lukshmi
(Mississauga)
- Meat-free South Indian cuisine, featuring dosas & Jain specialties, served in a modern venue.
indian
Favorites Thai
(Ossington)
- Bright, fiery Thai on Ossington, reached through a tiny coffee shop out back, with sticky rice spring rolls, chicken wings, and a long wine list. A Bib Gourmand.
thai
Grey Gardens
(Kensington Market)
- Moody Kensington Market restaurant with a seafood-leaning menu of small plates and one of the city's great wine lists. A Bib Gourmand.
wine bar
Enoteca Sociale
(Dundas West)
- Roman-leaning trattoria on Dundas West with house-made pasta, a cheese cave, and a patio. A longtime Bib Gourmand.
italian
Antylia
(Bloorcourt)
- Latin American tasting menu in Bloorcourt, built on heirloom corn the chefs nixtamalize and stone-grind in house. New to the Bib Gourmand list in 2026.
fine dining, mexican, tasting menu
White Lily Diner
(Riverside)
- Riverside diner doing all-day breakfast, house-smoked meats, and donuts. Expect a weekend wait.
diner
R&D
(Chinatown)
- Modern Chinese on Spadina with char siu buns, duck, and fried rice in a big, graffiti-covered room. A Bib Gourmand.
chinese
The Ace
(Roncesvalles)
- Restored 1950s diner on Roncesvalles for comfort food and a brunch famous for its French toast. A Bib Gourmand.
diner
Shoushin
(North Toronto)
- Traditional omakase at a hinoki counter in North Toronto, one of the city's most exacting sushi meals.
japanese, sushi, tasting menu
Sushi Masaki Saito
(Yorkville)
- Masaki Saito's Yorkville sushi counter: a 200-year-old hinoki bar, fish flown in from Japan, and Niigata rice. Among the most expensive meals in the city.
japanese, sushi, fine dining
Kappo Sato
(Davisville)
- Chef Takeshi Sato's kappo-style tasting menu in Davisville, with seasonal ingredients mostly flown in from Japan.
fine dining, japanese, tasting menu
Kaiseki Yu-zen Hashimoto
(Don Mills)
- Traditional Kyoto-style kaiseki served in fully private rooms at the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre, ending with a tea ceremony.
japanese, tasting menu, fine dining
Quetzal
(Little Italy)
- Modern Mexican cooked over a long wood-fired grill on College Street, with ceviches, moles, and strong cocktails.
mexican, cocktail, fine dining
Alo
(Queen West)
- Patrick Kriss's French tasting menu on the third floor of a Victorian building at Queen and Spadina. Book the chef's counter, or the shorter menus at the bar.
fine dining, tasting menu, french
Bars in Toronto
Mother
(Trinity Bellwoods)
- Inventive cocktails & ever-changing snacks featuring foraged ingredients served in an intimate room.
cocktail
Cry Baby Gallery
(Dundas West)
- Cocktail bar hidden behind a working art gallery on Dundas West. Walk past the art, then let the bartenders improvise.
cocktail
Bar Piquette
(Queen West)
- Wine & European-inspired small plates served daily at a laid-back haunt with outdoor seating.
wine bar
Bar Poet
(Queen West)
- Warm outpost serving pizza & pasta, plus wine on tap, below twinkle light-adorned trees.
wine bar
Nazaré Snack Bar
(Dundas West)
- Tiny, beloved Dundas West bar with live music, good cocktails, and a crowd that's there for the conversation.
cocktail
Bar Pompette
(Little Italy)
- Little Italy cocktail bar with a French lean, balanced drinks, and a patio that feels like Europe.
french, cocktail
Bar Raval
(Little Italy)
- Grant van Gameron's Spanish pinxtos bar features Gaudi-esque wood panels & a Barcelona feel.
spanish, cocktail
Paradise Grapevine
(Koreatown)
- Wine, cider & beer pair with finger foods in this easygoing watering hole featuring a leafy patio.
wine bar
Cafes in Toronto
Ethica Coffee Roasters
(Junction Triangle)
- Espresso drinks made from house-roasted, ethically sourced beans, served in an industrial setting.
coffee
Bà Nội
(Koreatown)
- Small Vietnamese bakery-cafe on Bloor West with butter tarts, cookies, and a sweet, strong iced coffee.
vietnamese, bakery, coffee
Sister Sister Coffee Bar
(King West)
- Bright little coffee bar near Spadina and Front with inventive seasonal drinks, like a mango matcha, that aren't overly sweet.
coffee
SOMA Chocolatemaker
(King West)
- High-end chocolate factory crafting artisanal, innovative treats such as gelato & cookies.
chocolate
Made Rite Coffee
(Kensington Market)
- Kensington Market coffee and sandwich shop with a serious BEC, a Hollywood Club, and pan-fried banana bread. Worth the weekend wait.
sandwich, coffee
Castle & Coal
(Queen West)
- Charming little bakery on Dovercourt near Queen with some of the city's best canelés.
bakery
Brodflour
(Liberty Village)
- Liberty Village bakery that mills its own flour. Expect a line for croissants and the viral sticky toffee danish.
bakery
Larry's Place
(Parkdale)
- Cozy, cabin-like Parkdale cafe with good coffee, pastries, and beans to take home.
bakery, coffee
Fab’s Donuts
(Parkdale)
- Parkdale donut shop with soft, not-too-sweet raised and filled donuts and a rotating roster of flavors.
bakery
Emmer
(Harbord Village)
- Harbord Street bakery with buttery croissants. The pistachio ones come out twice a day and sell out fast.
bakery
Tiny's
(Seaton Village)
- Small cafe and general store tucked into Seaton Village, with good matcha, butter pecan croissants, and beautiful home goods.
bakery, coffee
The Company We Keep
(St. Clair West)
- St. Clair West cafe with excellent baked goods, prepared foods, and frozen pies to take home.
coffee
Attractions in Toronto
Graffiti Alley
(Queen West)
- Rush Lane, a block-long alley off Queen West covered wall to wall in murals. Go early on a weekend to have it mostly to yourself.
Art Gallery of Ontario
(Grange Park)
- Large gallery with huge Canadian collection, European masterworks & a major Frank Gehry renovation.
St. Lawrence Market
(St. Lawrence)
- Spacious market with 100+ vendors, bakers, butchers & artisans, with produce & antiques on weekends.
Royal Ontario Museum
(Yorkville)
- Sprawling natural history & world cultures galleries, plus dinosaur fossil skeletons.
Stores in Toronto
Rotate This
(Ossington)
- Hip independent vinyl record & CD shop offering new & classic releases, plus local concert tickets.